Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs)
Veteran service organizations (VSOs) provide support, advocacy, and resources for veterans and their families, helping them access benefits, healthcare, and community services. Examples include the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, and the Wounded Warrior Project, among many others.
As the nation's largest VSO, we relentlessly champion veterans and service members on Capitol Hill, support military families, and are dedicated to preventing veteran suicide. Founded by an Act of Congress after World War I, The American Legion fiercely advocates for the unique needs of every generation of veterans, service members, and their families who pledge to protect our nation. Today, we are committed to destigmatizing mental health support, offering peer-to-peer resources, and empowering everyone to Be The One in the fight to prevent veteran suicide.
AMVETS (American Veterans) is the nation’s most inclusive Congressionally-chartered veterans service organization, representing the interests of 20 million veterans. AMVETS is open to and fighting for all who honorably served in the United States military, including the Reserve and Guard. With more than 250,000 members nationwide, we are veterans serving veterans.
Founded in 1944 and chartered by an act of Congress, the AMVETS organization has more than 250,000 members nationwide. AMVETS exists to enhance the quality of life for all veterans, their families and survivors. Membership in AMVETS is open to anyone who honorably served or is currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves.
AMVETS has made a long-term economic impact by providing assistance, jobs, and services to veterans and their communities for more nearly 80 years.
Any person having honorably served, or currently serving in the Armed Forces of the United States, qualifying for VA BRS is eligible for membership in BVA. Eligibility verification may be provided by an Optometrist, Ophthalmologist, Visual Impairment Services Team Coordinator (VIST), or Blind Rehabilitation Outpatient Specialist (BROS). BVA is the ONLY congressionally chartered Veterans Service Organization created for, consisting of and
led by Visually Impaired Veterans focused on the issues, advocacy and mentorship vital to all veterans
and families coping with sight loss regardless of service connection.
Navigating the transition from service to civilian life is not always easy, but we believe no veteran should have to go at it alone. DAV provides a lifetime of support for veterans of all generations and their families, in positive, life-changing ways. We ensure veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits they deserve, provide care and support during tough times, advocate for the veteran community on Capitol Hill, connect veterans with meaningful employment, and so much more.
The Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is the country’s leading organization preserving and protecting service-earned benefits for uniformed service members and their families. Those who belong to MOAA not only lend their voices to a greater cause, but they also gain access to extensive benefits tailored to the needs and lifestyles of military officers. MOAA members proudly hail from every branch of the uniformed services. To them, we have made the same promise that they have made to their country: Never Stop Serving.
Our members have all answered our Country's call. Now as Combat Wounded veterans, we proudly continue to serve our country by helping America’s active duty, veterans, her families and those who have borne the burden of battle.
We proudly represent 17.9 million Enlisted Veterans and 1.8 million Active Duty Service Members, advocating for their rights on Capitol Hill while promoting unity through education, benefits, and community support.
Paralyzed Veterans of America—the nation’s premier nonprofit of choice for paralyzed and disabled Veterans, provides a full circle of support for America’s heroes throughout their entire lives—from the point of injury or diagnosis to finding adaptive vehicles, accessible homes, and meaningful careers, and throughout all the other milestones of life. With offices inside every U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs SCI/D center across the U.S.
To qualify for membership in the VFW you MUST meet the following TWO requirements:
1: Honorable Service – must have served in the Armed Forces of the United States and either received a discharge of Honorable or General (Under Honorable Conditions) or be currently serving.
2: Service in a war, campaign, or expedition on foreign soil or in hostile waters*.
There are many VFW chapters near you! They offer assistance such as filing VA claims, financial grants, student vet support and mental wellness. They also advocate for justice on issues that affect veterans and their families.
VVA’s goals are to promote and support the full range of issues important to Vietnam veterans, to create a new identity for this generation of veterans, and to change public perception of Vietnam veterans.
Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) is the nation’s leading veterans service organization, dedicated to improving the total well-being of post‑9/11 wounded, ill, and injured veterans, service members, and their families. Our innovative programs and life‑changing services strengthen mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellness—empowering warriors and their loved ones to thrive while helping prevent veteran suicide.